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1、2019届高三英语最后40天冲刺卷四1、Head to one of these festivals and youll find critically praised hands, first-rate literature and peaceful settings for enjoying fresh juice as the sun goes down. Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain May 31-June 4 Primavera has become the go-to festival for those who love good tunes
2、, but can t bear the thought of a weekends camping. Bands play at the Parc del Forum, with party goers either staying in hotels or rented apartments. This years artists include Wild Beasts, Broken Social Scene and Japandroids. Melt. Grafenhainichen, Germany July 14-16 Melts reputation as Europes big
3、gest party festival has been assured for years. Techno and house DJs provide lots of entertainment, filling perfectly with the attractive setting in an industrial museum between Leipzig and Berlin. Bigger names include, too, such as the talentedWarpaint and the sleepy beats of Ionobo. Roskilde. Denm
4、ark June 24-July 1 One of Europes biggest festivals, Roskilde is centuries-long in music history. Big acts like Foo Fighters and The Weekend provide the main draw. Its in the outer fields where things get interest ing,with street art in Graffiti City and the Ghet-toblaster for some hardcore party ac
5、tion. Port Eliot, Cornwall, UK July 27-30 Set in the grounds of a beautiful stately home in St Germans, Cornwall, Port Eliot is unlike any other festivals. Festival goers can explore the rooms of the attractive house, go wild swimming in the river and take part in workshops on everything from cheese
6、making to food-searching. Or they can simply spend time listening to the best alternative music out there. This is a relaxing festival for modern life.1.In which country can people see Wild Beasts on June 2?A.Spain.B.Germany.C.Denmark.D.The UK.2.Which festival has a history of over 100 years accordi
7、ng to the text?A.Primavera SoundB.Melt.C.Roskilde.D.Port Eliot.3.What is special about Port Eliot?A.It gives party goers chances to play music.B.It provides rooms for party goers to live in.C.It provides party goers with hands-on experiences.D.Its host city is located between the river and the sea.2
8、、 My family came to the United States from Mexico when I was 5, so I was an English-language learner in school and had to work very hard. After finishing high school, it took me eight years to graduate from University, while working full time at night. I started out as an aerospace(航空宇宙) engineer an
9、d changed into marketing, working at Hewlett-Packard and IBM for most of my career. Then I became a financial adviser, but eventually didnt find it satisfying enough. I had always dreamed of teaching children with a background like mine, and I was 59 years old, so l knew it was now or never. I found
10、 out about the EnCorps STEM Teachers Program in California, which would allow me to explore the possibility of becoming a science, technology, engineering, or math teacher in a high-needs middle or high school. I quickly applied and was accepted. My first job was the hardest assignment(任务)you can ge
11、t. I spent my first year there teaching math in a middle school, and the following two years I taught at the Academy of Science & Engineering. When I spotted a job opening within the high school network Soledad Enrichment Action and I saw the students, I knew its whereI wanted to work. Im in my thir
12、d year there, and I love it. Its so much more satisfying than what I used to do for work. The best is when you see a student really getting something for the first time. Especially algebra, which can be very confusing. Sometimes I was so confused at their age thatI couldnt even ask a question, so I
13、know that feeling. I feel relevant again, like what I do is really important. I dont plan on ever retiring.1.What do we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?A.He had to begin working from an early age.B.He was good at language learning when young.C.Upon graduating, he enjoyed trying d
14、ifferent jobs.D.Not satisfied with his job, he changed jobs constantly.2.How did the author realize his dream?A.By applying to be a math teacher in a high school.B.By teaching children with a background like himself.C.By getting the hardest assignment to challenge himself.D.By changing his job for a
15、 satisfying one as an engineer.3.What was the author satisfied with when being a teacher?A.He found algebra can be very confusing.B.He settled confusing math problems for his students.C.He taught at the Academy of Science & Engineering.D.He saw a student really getting improved for the first time.4.
16、What can be a suitable title for the text?A.To Be a Teacher and Never RetireB.How to Be a Successful TeacherC.Finding a Satisfying Job Is DifficultD.Teaching after You Retire Is Worth It3、 In summer the extreme heat often makes people sweaty and restless. While people are annoyed by it, experts sugg
17、est summer is the best season to discharge (排放) your bodys toxins (毒素) and recover your energy. One popular option is hot-stone massage (按摩). Therapists use smooth and heated stones, usually river rocks, to massage certain parts of the body, or place them on key points of the body. The warmth of the
18、 hot stones will improve blood circulation and also help relax muscles, while sweating is also believed to be good for discharging the bodys toxins. Another popular option is hot-stone baths. The hot-stone bath will help the body discharge toxins and humidity (湿气) that accumulated during the last wi
19、nter. Summer is the best season to build a good body. Rather than use water or steam to heat and wash the body, people simply wear a coat or something comfortable, and then lie on heated stone tablets made of hot stones, which are warmed to around 45oC. The body will gradually warm up and blood circ
20、ulation will also be improved. More sweat will come out quickly. The sweat is smooth and fresh, not smelly like that released after sports activities. Such baths bring a number of health benefits, such as anti-aging, improved blood circulation and stress relief. The slimming effect of dieting can ev
21、en be promoted. Using hot stones for healing dates back to ancient times, but the modern renewal of hot-stone massage is generally credited to Mary Nelson, a native of Tucson, Arizona, America, whose trademark is “LaStone Therapy”. The therapy is gaining wide popularity with many people, especially
22、those who have jobs in cool air-conditioned rooms. The hot-stone therapy can help cure many diseases, including back pain.1.What do people use to release toxins in our body according to the text?A.Swimming in white water. B.Living in cold winter.C.Lying on the warm beds. D.Discharging lots of sweat.
23、2.What can we know from the text?A.People should take advantage of summer to improve their health.B.There are no toxins and humidity in the body in summer.C.Using water of about 45oC to wash the body is good for the health.D.Sports have greater effects on the health than hot-stone massage.3.What can
24、 be learned about the hot-stone therapy?A.It was invented by Mary Nelson, an American.B.It successfully cured many people of cancer.C.It is popular with people because of its excellent effects.D.It can help people avoid sweating too much in hot summer.4.Which of the following could be the best title
25、 for the text?A.The origin and development of the hot-stone therapy B.A healthy and comfortable lifestyleC.How to live comfortably in summer D.The amazing functions of the hot-stone therapy4、 Auld Lang Syne is a song that everyone drunkenly sings, which marks the start to a brand new year. No one ev
26、er seems to know the words (something about forgetting old acquaintances?) or what they mean (why would we want to forget people?), but, in America,its as much a part of New Years tradition as wine. But why? The lyrics(歌词) to the song come from a poem written by the great Scottish poet Robert Bums i
27、n 1788. Its title is believed to be an old Scottish way of saying “a long time ago. Phrases like “In the days of auld lang syne” also appear in other Scottish fairy tales and poems, usually as a way of saying “Once Upon a Time. ” While it still causes confusion, it is believed that the opening lines
28、 of the song are meant to be rhetorical(夸张的);“Should auld acquaintance be forgotten,and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgotten, and auld lang syne?” therefore means we should have a drink in honor of whatever is passing, and remember old friends. When the Scots immigrated to Am
29、erica in the 19th century, they brought the song with them. But its great popularity can be largely due to the Canadian bandleader Guy Lombardo. In 1965, he explained how he himself came to associate the song with the end of the year to Life magazine: “Auld Lang Syne is our theme songand was long be
30、fore anyone ever heard us on the radio. In our particular part of western Ontario, where theres a large Scottish population, it was traditional for bands to end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. We didnt think it was known here. If you want to see the singer in action,check out his final performance
31、on the eve of 1977, after performing for 48 years in a row.1.How might people feel when first hearing the song Auld Lang Syne?A.Confused.B.Moved.C.Energetic.D.Comfortable.2.Why do people sing Auld Lang Syne when New Year is coming?A.To hope for good luck.B.To celebrate the New Year.C.In honor of Rob
32、ert Bums.D.In memory of the past.3.Why is Guy Lombardo mentioned in the text?A.He created the song Auld Lang Syne.B.He made the song Auld Lang Syne more popular.C.He brought the song Auld Lang Syne to America.D.He was the first to sing the song Auld Lang Syne.4.What might be the best title for the t
33、ext?A.What does Auld Lang Syne Mean?B.Who Makes Auld Lang Syne Popular?C.How does Auld Lang Syne Come into Being?D.Why do People Sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year Eve?5、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Quick Ways to Fight September Blues September can be an exciting time of year with school st
34、arting, fall sports coming back, and the cooling of weather. However, this can also start a difficult season._ If you are struggling with the September blues, here are some tips you can do to help you go through this time of year.Get yourself moving This might not be what you want to hear, but exerc
35、ising is an excellent way to keep both your body and mind in good shape. If you feel yourself down or anxious, try exercising can help clear your mind and give you a chance to identify what exactly is causing you stress. Do not worry if you do not have time for an hour long workout. _.Spread your so
36、cial butterfly wings _ You do not need to admit your feelings or bring up your blues, just talk. Invite a friend for coffee, a walk, or dinner. Not sure you want to talk? You could always try a movie. Leaving the house and socializing will help you reset how you feel. If you do not feel comfortable
37、social contact, try sending a text or email.Get flexible Yoga is a great way to help reduce stress and get fit. Yoga practice involves learning how to breathe and thinking about your body as you enter each pose. If you are not sure about your balance or flexibility, considering trying a recovering c
38、lass that focuses on training and recovery. _, so you can relax as they do the work._. It is a common problem affecting both children and adults. If you feel extremely down or begin to feel helpless and worthless, seek out professional help. A licensed therapist(理疗师)can help you work through your fe
39、elings so you can get back to feeling like yourself. The tips above will help you.A.Pressure always forms in SeptemberB.Some studios will offer recovering classesC.When you are feeling low, find a friend or two to talk toD.It is hard dealing with the pressures of a new school yearE.Developing some h
40、obbies is a good way to get rid of stressF.Just get 10-20 minutes of movement in and you will still benefitG.If you have realized that September blues are something you struggle with, do not be ashamed6、“Welcome to McDonalds. How can I help you?”“Yeah, four double cheeseburgers. One with eggs, one w
41、ith only ketchup, one with onions, and one without pepper,” the intercom (对讲机)reports.Almost automatically, I input the 1 quickly and perfectly. I can only hope the burgers will be put together correctly on the grill and presented to me in the right 2 . If the customers foods are 3 up, theyll get an
42、gry about not eating what they want.Very quickly the four cheeseburgers are ready and sent to me. I turn back to 4 the foods of the customers. I then quickly 5 a bag. Just then, Jim, the manager, jumps in. He says 6 ,“I wonder if you could be 7 for a while. I need to leave because my wifes at the ho
43、spital. Im 8 your help. Then hes off, after getting my 9 .My first thought is, Be 10 and focused. Youre able to 11 it. Since youve been working here for several years, you re quite 12 and know what to do. ” After 13 myself, I take the sheet detailing all staffs 14 . And then I go to the front to 15
44、everyone of the situation. Then Brad, a fellow employee, goes to the place whereI have been taking orders. I make sure everything is 16 . Because of Jim, were short of employees, but I manage to 17 it. When the restaurant isnt busy, we 18 the restaurant and make it spotless. Everyone works together
45、to keep the place running smoothly. When Jim returns, he says that he is right to 19 me for I can keep everything under control and 20 what I did.1.A.listB.discountC.styleD.schedule2.A.directionB.mannerC.angleD.order3.A.mixedB.setC.eatenD.put4.A.tasteB.admireC.packD.assess5.A.searchB.throwC.takeD.co
46、llect6.A.patientlyB.anxiouslyC.fluentlyD.aggressively7.A.in briefB.in reliefC.in placeD.in charge8.A.turning downB.referring toC.counting onD.setting back9.A.praiseB.approvalC.rewardD.forgiveness10.A.selflessB.dependentC.worthyD.calm11.A.defeatB.guardC.manageD.earn12.A.experiencedB.devotedC.interestedD.relaxed13.A.comfortingB.teachingC.discouragingD.enjoying14.A.agreementB.jobC.qualityD.wish15.A.ridB.warnC.informD.accuse16.A.funnyB.silentC.separatedD.organized17.A.overcomeB.achieveC.serveD.limit18.A.closeB.cleanC.paintD.develop19.A.careB.trustC.supportD.know